Why do companies pay buy outs from temporary staffing companies?

Staffing, placement, and referral agencies usually have contracts with employers which require the employer to pay them sizable contractual fees if...

Per Texas or US federal laws can an employer prorate unused holiday days/pay for an leaving employee?

Neither Texas nor Federal law require employers to provide paid holidays or paid vacation. Some employees are entitled to paid time off under...

Texas law does not specifically address the ability of an employer to keep tips if they pay the full federal minimum wage. However, the federal...

Can an employer in Texas hire another finance manager (the owner's son) and split my pay in half, while training him?

Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...

While there are no Federal or Texas laws specifically addressing regulating how/when employees handle drinks at work, OSHA has provided guidelines...

Employer harassment? Slander?

In Texas, a former employer can provide information regarding a person's conduct or work history. However, if the former employer says anything...

Can I report my boss for braking the law if I signed a something saying I wouldn't say anything that would get him in trouble ?

Agreements to engage in or conceal illegal activity are not enforceable. Generally speaking, if you assist any government agency (including law...

Do I have the right to say no to an employee biography on there website?

You absolutely have the right to refuse to have your biography publicly posted. However, your employer also absolutely has the right to discipline...

Is there a possible victory for me

Texas is an employment at will state. Typically, unless an employee has an employment contract, or is employed under a collective bargaining...

Can I sue my past employer for lying during a reference check?

In Texas, a former employer can provide information regarding a person's conduct or work history. However, if the former employer says anything...